by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Benedictine U ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Benedictine U was ranked #455 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 428 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 455 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Benedictine University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Benedictine U is $30,334. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Benedictine U is $447 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Benedictine U paid an average of $1,034 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,028 | $31,028 |
| Fees | $1,518 | $1,518 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,266 | $10,266 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,488 | $3,488 |
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Benedictine U in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Benedictine U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedictine University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Benedictine U does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Benedictine U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Benedictine University.
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